Gulfport, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39501
Harrison County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,987
- 620/sq mi High-density area
- $34,758
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gulfport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 620
- people per sq mi
- 40%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39501 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 39501 (Gulfport, MS) fell -8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 252.5 in 2023 to 232.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 39501 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi, with 21,987 residents across 35.4 square miles, a density of 620 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39501 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,758 (34% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,273. Economic pressure is pronounced: 32.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.4%. Median home value is $121,800 (9% below the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $984; 39.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harrison County, so 39501 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 39501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gulfport, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39501.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
94 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
93 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
92 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
67 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39501, Gulfport, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
21,987
Population
35.4
Area (sq mi)
620
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39501?
38.3
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
2.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$34,758
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$23,273
Per Capita Income
32.2%
Poverty Rate
15.4%
Unemployment Rate
16.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39501 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Gulfport, MS household income vs. every Mississippi ZIP code
Median household income among 377 reporting Mississippi ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$34,758 13th percentile higher than 13% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,501housing units
10,501
Total Housing Units
8,770
Occupied Units
1,731
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,800
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$984
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39501 have decreased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.3% | 165 |
| 2021 | +7.3% | 177 |
| 2022 | +17.4% | 208 |
| 2023 | +21.5% | 252 |
| 2024 | -8.0% | 232 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 611 business establishments in ZIP 39501, employing approximately 13,539 people with a combined annual payroll of $811,713,000.
611
Businesses
13,539
Employees
$811.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 94 | 15.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 93 | 15.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 92 | 15.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 67 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 45 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 4.8% |
| Construction | 26 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 2.0% |
| Utilities | 7 | 1.1% |
| Information | 7 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 39501 vs 39560 →
ZIP 39501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39503
Gulfport (39503)
45,309 residents
- 39532
Biloxi (39532)
32,716 residents
- 39501
Gulfport (39501)
21,987 residents
- 39531 17,736
Biloxi (39531)
17,736 residents
- 39560 16,844
Long Beach (39560)
16,844 residents
- 39507 16,234
Gulfport (39507)
16,234 residents
- 39530 8,086
Biloxi (39530)
8,086 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39501 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39560
Long Beach (39560)
$69,769 median income
- 39532
Biloxi (39532)
$68,710 median income
- 39503
Gulfport (39503)
$62,641 median income
- 39507
Gulfport (39507)
$54,657 median income
- 39531
Biloxi (39531)
$54,218 median income
- 39530
Biloxi (39530)
$41,117 median income
- 39501
Gulfport (39501)
$34,758 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39501 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39501, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (21,987 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 39501 in?
ZIP code 39501 (Gulfport) is located in Harrison County, Mississippi. Harrison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harrison-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39501?
ZIP code 39501 in Gulfport, MS has a population of 21,987 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39501?
The median household income in ZIP 39501 is $34,758, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39501?
The median home value in ZIP 39501 is $121,800, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39501?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39501 is African American at 59.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39501?
ZIP code 39501 has 611 business establishments employing approximately 13,539 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39501?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39501 are: Retail trade (94), Professional, scientific, and technical services (93), Health care and social assistance (92). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39501?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39501 decreased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39501?
In ZIP code 39501, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 39501?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39501 is 16.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39501?
In ZIP code 39501, approximately 39.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39501?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39501 is 32.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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